MAGNETOMETER SURVEY

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 20/20

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that Boskalis Westminster Ltd will be conducting magnetometer survey works within Portsmouth Harbour. The works will extend across the main navigation channel which leads into Fountain Lake Jetties and the International Port from the 1 to 7 March 2020.

2. The survey vessel conducting the Magnetometer operations is the 12.0m catamaran (white upper and hull) “FUGRO SEEKER” which will be operational during day light hours only.

3. The vessel will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 11 during operations and display appropriate shapes (Ball-Diamond-Ball in a vertical line) or lights (Red-White-Red in a vertical line) when working. This vessel will have equipment, up to 36m, being towed astern when operational.

4. Mariners are requested to keep well clear of the vessel while surveying, if practicable and to liaise early with the vessel if in any doubt as to its intentions.

5. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners on 10 March 2020.

 


G A F Sherwood
Queen's Harbour Master

Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.